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Shanaye La Beaud is a creative and driven professional eagerly exploring the learning and development space. She currently serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition and Development at Elephant Insurance. She is passionate about building strong leaders and making development opportunities available to people at all levels in their career journey. Shanaye is a graduate of VCU’s Executive MBA program (2019) and holds a SHRM-CP certification (2020). While still early in her learning and development career she also has 7 years of call center management experience. Shanaye loves to share knowledge and find unique ways to help others discover new insights.
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Lauren Philip, CPTD has had the benefit of navigating in diverse and multicultural environments, having worked in several Caribbean islands as well as the United States. She is the Director of Human Resources and System Initiatives at the Virginia Community College System. As the Principal Consultant at LP Consulting, she has worked with several organizations, leading change initiatives that help business partners increase their competitive advantage by leveraging their human capital.
Lauren holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Human Resource Management and Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and a Master’s degree in Education - Human Resource Development from Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Elizabeth 'Liz' Scales currently serves as the Organizational Development Coordinator and Corporate Trainer at Virginia Urology, where she has six years of experience designing and executing onboarding and training programs for over 500 employees and providers. Liz specializes in creating strategic development initiatives that align with organizational goals and foster growth across all levels. Her expertise includes leadership coaching, employee engagement, and cultural development, with a proven ability to engage and influence senior leadership and staff alike.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva, and SharePoint, Liz delivers training and communications that resonate with diverse audiences, leveraging strong presentation and interpersonal skills. Her passion lies in leadership development, recognizing the critical role leaders play in shaping organizational culture and driving business success.
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Pamela Hart, in her role as Senior Manager of Technology Training and Staff Professional Development at Hunton Andrews Kurth, oversees global training initiatives, spanning 19 offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. She successfully designs and implements comprehensive training and new hire onboarding programs that cater to the unique needs of an international law firm. Throughout her 25-year tenure, her strategic vision has enabled the firm to navigate the rapidly evolving legal technology landscape, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and efficiency.
Recognized for her exemplary contributions, Pamela was honored in 2014 as ILTA's Technology Support Professional of the Year, solidifying her status as a trailblazer at the intersection of law and technology.
Beyond her professional achievements, Pamela is driven by a passion for facilitating growth in others. Currently serving on the Richmond YWCA Board of Directors, she actively supports initiatives addressing social issues, promoting equality, and empowering women.
Pamela holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Abigail 'Abbie' Meier is currently serving as a Training Specialist in customer service operations, at Dominion Energy. Before her role at Dominion, Abbie had experience both in higher education and serving non-profit organizations at the executive, professional, and volunteer level. Abbie is a certified health specialist, JMU alum, and is passionate about practical applications for adult learning. In her free time, Abbie loves to read, jam out to Taylor Swift, and spend time with her husband, David, and toddler, Hallie. |
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Sonya Wein is a creative problem solver, strategic planner and instructional designer. She has a passion for addressing the needs of any audience with quality, relatable solutions. Sonya has worked the first part of her career in business marketing assisting both startups and corporate businesses in expanding their reach and ROI on a limited budget. In her current role as Instructional Designer for the VCU Health Education and Professional Development Department, she has been partnering with leaders from multiple disciplines to improve communications across the enterprise, creating timely and effective learning experiences, and keeping teams engaged.
Sonya holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Richmond and a M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a certificate of Instructional Design and Technology/eLearning from George Mason University. Sonya enjoys learning about cooking, cultures, and crafts. She also serves with her husband as leaders of a local faith community.
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Jennifer Greene, M.Ed. (she/her), is an adult educator with more than 20 years of experience developing and facilitating employee training programs. She is skilled at working with a variety of professional audiences, having worked in the clinical research and automotive retail industries before joining Sentara EAP in 2021 as an Employee Education and Development Trainer.
Jennifer holds a Master of Education in Adult Learning & Workforce Education, as well as a post-Masters e-learning certificate. She has a passion for helping adult learners maximize their potential through practical exercises and collaborative learning and brings positive energy and enthusiasm to every training session she facilitates.
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Brian Tate is a dynamic and results-driven learning and development professional with over a decade of experience designing and implementing transformative workforce development strategies. Recognized for aligning data-driven initiatives with organizational goals, he brings expertise in instructional design, leadership development, and adult learning theories to create impactful programs that drive growth and innovation. With a proven track record across diverse industries, including defense, aerospace, and construction, Brian has led initiatives such as workforce realignment, comprehensive training program design, and performance optimization. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Old Dominion University and is pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at West Chester University.
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